Layered Southwestern Cornbread Salad
INGREDIENTS
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Cornbread salads are a true favorite here in the South. This variation has sort of evolved through the years in my kitchen because of our love of spicy foods, Southwestern and Tex-Mex flavors. The fresh pico de gallo, is a must and takes my salad ove
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For the salad you'll need:
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1 7.5 oz. box of cornbread mix plus ingredients to prepare
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2 12 oz. packages frozen Southwestern Corn [like Steamfresh] OR 2 11 oz. cans of Mexi-Corn
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1 15 oz. can of black beans drained and rinsed
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2 cups of shredded Mexican cheese blend
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8 oz. shredded iceberg lettuce
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12 oz. bacon cooked, crumbled and cooled
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1/2 cup sour cream [for the top]
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For the spicy ranch dressing:
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1 1.0 oz package of Spicy Ranch dressing mix
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1 1/3 cups milk/buttermilk
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1 cup mayonnaise
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For the pico de gallo you'll need:
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6 medium Roma tomatoes
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1 medium purple onion
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1 medium jalapeno pepper
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1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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2 Tbs. lime juice
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garlic salt and black pepper to taste
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